Business and Economic News

U.S., EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
The United States and the European Union have announced a new partnership to reduce the continent's reliance on Russian energy. The White House is billing it as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Welcome to the wedding boom. How couples are handling the busiest season in 40 years
Weddings postponed due to COVID-19 are back on, creating a blockbuster year of celebrations. It brings both joy and new challenges to couples as well as caterers, DJs, photographers and more.
Unemployment rate falls, labor market tightens
Wages are climbing as unemployment drops and labor force participation rises. But inflation persists and employers are competing for increasingly hard to find workers.
A conversation with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Politics editor Mike Mulcahy talked with Gov. Tim Walz about the budget surplus, replenishing the unemployment fund and why he thinks one-time checks to Minnesotans are a better bet than tax cuts. Plus, a primer on inflation from a Minnesota economist.
Walz, lawmakers debate extent of paid leave benefit
Sensing an opening, Gov. Tim Walz revs up his push for paid family and medical leave. But getting to a deal could still prove challenging.
Canadian Pacific to resume operations after work stoppage
Approximately 3,000 Canadian Pacific Railway conductors, engineers, train and yard workers represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference will be returning to work after an agreement was reached between the railroad operator and union.